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Zambia’s health system: Why US funding matters

Title: Zambia’s health system: Why US funding matters
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 2 hours ago
Description: Zambia’s healthcare system faces significant funding gaps, leaving it reliant on donor support. Medical doctor and health policy advocate Dr. Blessings Kasenge says funding cuts have cost healthcare workers their jobs, while health facilities continue to face staffing shortages.
In this episode of the Africa Link podcast, Lucy Riley speaks to Dr. Blessings Kasenge and DW correspondent Glory Mushinge in Lusaka about why Zambia agreed to the deal, what changed during negotiations and what it means for the country’s health sector.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Will the economy decide Nigeria’s 2027 vote?

Title: Will the economy decide Nigeria’s 2027 vote?
Runtime: 3:51
Date posted: 3 hours ago
Description: Nigeria's presidential election is now less than 100 days away. As President Bola Tinubu seeks a second term, many Nigerians are still grappling with high living costs. A temporary fuel discount has pushed pocketbook issues back into the spotlight. But when voters head to the polls, what will matter most?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Can Alan Kyerematen make Ghana’s wealth work for its people?

Title: Can Alan Kyerematen make Ghana’s wealth work for its people?
Runtime: 2:07
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Ghana sits on gold, cocoa, oil, and timber — wealth that should be paving roads, building schools, and transforming millions of lives. But that's not the reality on the ground. Instead, galamsey has poisoned the rivers, destroyed forests, and left mining communities desperately poor, sitting on fortunes they'll never touch. Alan Kyerematen says he has the answer: a redefined Gold Board, structural reforms, and jobs built on Ghana's own resources — not foreign loans. But his old party couldn't deliver "one district, one factory," and the current NDC government is still struggling with galamsey. So what exactly makes Alan's plan different? Can Ghana's natural wealth finally reach ordinary Ghanaians?: #DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Ghana #GhanaPolitics #AlanKyerematen #UPPlus #UnitedParty #NPP #NDC #ThirdForce #AfricaPolitics #Democracy #GhanaElections

EU pledges €20 million for Nigeria's military

Title: EU pledges €20 million for Nigeria's military
Runtime: 0:44
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: The European Union is preparing €20 million in military assistance for Nigeria as the country confronts persistent insurgent attacks, kidnappings and insecurity across several regions. EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot met Defense Minister Christopher Musa in Abuja to discuss the support under the European Peace Facility, with technical teams expected to finalize arrangements in November. Nigeria is also expecting 10 attack helicopters and drones as it seeks to strengthen operations against armed groups, particularly around the Lake Chad Basin.

Ghana’s economy: Can Alan Cash deliver a turnaround?

Title: Ghana’s economy: Can Alan Cash deliver a turnaround?
Runtime: 1:53
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Inflation is cooling, the IMF bailout is wrapping up, but Ghanaian households are still squeezed and youth unemployment sits above 30%. Enter Alan Cash — promising to rescue Ghana's economy and cut the cord with the IMF for good. There's just one problem: Alan wasn't an outsider looking in. He was the long-serving Minister for Trade and Industry, right there in the Cabinet when the policies that tanked the Cedi and sent Ghana running back to the IMF were being made. So if he couldn't fix it from inside government, what's the magic wand he's hiding now that he's running on his own banner? Can the man partly blamed for the crisis really be the man to end it? Find out this week, Under The Baobab.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Ghana #GhanaPolitics #AlanKyerematen #UPPlus #UnitedParty #NPP #NDC #ThirdForce #AfricaPolitics #Democracy #GhanaElections

Ghana revives slave trade history through theater

Title: Ghana revives slave trade history through theater
Runtime: 3:49
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Ghana is turning to the stage to tell the story of the transatlantic slave trade and why reparative justice matters today. A major theater production in Accra is helping audiences connect emotionally with the past while highlighting the role of the creative industry in preserving African history. #dwafrica

Nigeria army chief visits troops after attack

Title: Nigeria army chief visits troops after attack
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Nigeria's army chief has visited troops in the northeastern state of Borno following a deadly militant attack that killed 15 soldiers and five civilian militia members. Suspected Islamic State-linked fighters reportedly overran a military base, seized weapons and set the facility ablaze, leaving several soldiers missing. The assault comes amid a resurgence of jihadist violence in northeastern Nigeria, where Boko Haram and Islamic State-affiliated militants have waged a 17-year insurgency, killing tens of thousands and displacing millions.

Does the Nobel Peace Prize still matter?

Title: Does the Nobel Peace Prize still matter?
Runtime: 5:04
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work defending international law and human rights. But some critics argue the prize increasingly recognizes advocacy rather than those directly negotiating peace deals and ending wars. With conflicts continuing around the world despite decades of Nobel recognition, does the award still reflect what peacemaking looks like today? #dwafrica #theflipside #dwafricasocialmedia

Tigray ex fighters register for reintegration

Title: Tigray ex fighters register for reintegration
Runtime: 1:52
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Hundreds of former fighters in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region are registering for a program to help them return to civilian life after renewed fighting. Some say they were forcibly recruited into the conflict, while others hope the initiative will offer a fresh start. The disarmament and reintegration effort is part of the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement, which has come under pressure from recent clashes. With a new interim administration promising elections within six months, the program could play an important role in restoring stability to the war-torn region.

Bundesliga LIVE: Union Berlin vs Dortmund

Title: Bundesliga LIVE: Union Berlin vs Dortmund
Runtime: 1:16:31
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Borussia Dortmund heads to the Stadion An der Alten Försterei looking to bounce back and make a statement against Union Berlin. The hosts, still searching for consistency under new coach Mauro Lustrinelli, sit 16th with just four points and are desperate for a turnaround. Can Union rise to the occasion, or will Dortmund leave Berlin with all three points? #dwafricasocialmedia

Title: Kenya Ebola cases jump to seven
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Kenya has reported four additional Ebola infections on Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to seven in less than two weeks. The latest announcement marks a sharp increase from Friday, when health officials confirmed the country's third case involving a 65-year-old woman already in quarantine. The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain circulating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where thousands have died. Kenya has already recorded one death, while health authorities have stepped up surveillance, contact tracing and screening at airports and land borders to prevent further transmission.

Title: Macky Sall, Otunnu get 10 UN no votes
Runtime: 0:57
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Uganda's Olara Otunnu and former Senegalese President Macky Sall each received 10 "discourage" votes in the latest UN Security Council straw poll to select the next UN Secretary-General. None of the seven candidates secured the support of all five permanent Security Council members, which hold veto power. The three leading candidates, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, Rafael Grossi of Argentina and Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana, each received two red "discourage" votes, signaling opposition from permanent members. Following the setback, former Senegalese President Macky Sall announced his withdrawal from the race on Saturday. In a statement shared on social media, Sall said he had taken note of the poll results and hoped his decision would help the Security Council agree on a consensus candidate. His withdrawal reduces the field from seven to six candidates and leaves Uganda's Olara Otunnu as the remaining African contender in the race.

Title: Zambia's 85 year old fashion icon
Runtime: 1:35
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: At 85, Margaret Chola, known as Legendary Grandma, is redefining fashion and aging. What started as a creative experiment with her granddaughter, stylist Diana Kaumba, has become a global tribute to African culture, beauty and the impact of storytelling among generations.

El Niño in Africa: Flooding in Kenya, Drought Risk in South Africa

Title: El Niño in Africa: Flooding in Kenya, Drought Risk in South Africa
Runtime: 26:05
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Kenya is preparing for heavy rains and possible flooding, while South Africa faces growing drought concerns. Experts explain how El Niño could affect weather, agriculture and food security across Africa. #DWNewsAfrica #dwafrica #dwafricasocialmedia

Kenya confirms third Ebola case, quarantines 127

Title: Kenya confirms third Ebola case, quarantines 127
Runtime: 0:36
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Kenya has confirmed its third Ebola case after a 65-year-old woman tested positive while already in quarantine. One patient has died, while two remain under medical care. Health officials say 127 contacts have been traced and more than 685,000 travelers screened. Despite the additional infection, authorities insist there is no evidence of community transmission and that the public health risk remains low.

Can Alan Kyerematen shatter Ghana's two-party grip?

Title: Can Alan Kyerematen shatter Ghana's two-party grip?
Runtime: 30:01
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: For over thirty years, power in Ghana has swung strictly between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Today, veteran insider Alan Kyerematen claims he is ready to smash this generational duopoly. But after his independent run yielded a bruising 0.28% of the vote in 2024, can an establishment defector truly lead a political revolution? Or is a viable third force just an elusive dream? And does the country need a third force to deepen its democracy?

Topics Discussed:
00:00 Can Alan Kyerematen break Ghana’s two-party grip?
02:19 Under the Baobab: Looking back at the Ghana launch
05:36 Ghana’s road to 2028: Can a third force compete?
07:10 Who is Alan Kyerematen, and why “Alan Cash”?
09:50 Why do Ghana’s third parties struggle to win votes?
10:45 Alan defends his record and sets out his strategy
12:39 Is Alan helping the NDC? His response to critics
14:44 Would he return to the NPP?...

Title: Ethiopia appoints new Tigray leadership
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Ethiopia has dissolved Tigray's previous interim administration and appointed new regional leaders, promising elections within six months. The decision follows renewed fighting that has allowed federal troops and allied forces to expand their control across the northern region. With tensions rising between Ethiopia and Eritrea, questions remain over whether the new leadership can restore stability, rebuild war-damaged communities and protect the fragile peace agreement signed in 2022.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Ghana’s third force: Can Alan Kyerematen break the NPP-NDC duopoly?

Title: Ghana’s third force: Can Alan Kyerematen break the NPP-NDC duopoly?
Runtime: 2:04
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: For thirty years, Ghana's elections have been a strict two-horse race — NPP or NDC, same choices, same promises, same cycle. But now, Alan Kyerematen says he's riding a brand-new horse into town, insisting his "Third Force" will finally smash the duopoly that has defined Ghanaian politics for a generation. Yet history is brutal — in 2024, his Movement for Change scraped just 0.28% of the vote, and third parties in Ghana rarely cross even 1%. So can an old NPP horse really gallop past the two giants that raised him? Or is this gamble simply revenge dressed up as revolution?#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #Ghana #GhanaPolitics #AlanKyerematen #UPPlus #UnitedParty #NPP #NDC #ThirdForce #AfricaPolitics #Democracy #GhanaElections

Boko Haram attacks force thousands to flee Cameroon's far north

Title: Boko Haram attacks force thousands to flee Cameroon's far north
Runtime: 2:04
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Thousands are fleeing Cameroon’s Far North as renewed Boko Haram attacks empty villages near the borders with Nigeria and Chad. Despite new troop deployments and government aid, insecurity continues to drive displacement and raise concerns over civilian protection. Is the government's response enough to restore safety and help families return home?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Kenya's Shakahola trial nears conclusion

Title: Kenya's Shakahola trial nears conclusion
Runtime: 2:59
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Three years after more than 400 bodies were discovered in Kenya's Shakahola Forest, families are still waiting for justice and answers. As the trial of preacher Paul Mackenzie nears its conclusion, the tragedy continues to haunt relatives who have yet to identify their loved ones. One father says he lost 10 children, but DNA testing has identified only two. The case raises difficult questions about religious extremism, accountability and the long struggle for closure.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

South Africa’s police chief returns after suspension lifted

Title: South Africa’s police chief returns after suspension lifted
Runtime: 0:38
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: South Africa's police chief Fannie Masemola is returning to work after President Ramaphosa lifted his suspension. Masemola spent six months out of office over a controversial police healthcare contract linked to alleged crime boss Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. Although prosecutors dropped the charges, the multimillion-rand tender scandal remains subject to scrutiny.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

AI Farming: Rwanda, Ghana and Morocco Show What’s Possible

Title: AI Farming: Rwanda, Ghana and Morocco Show What’s Possible
Runtime: 2:10
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: As the world marks World Food Day, Rwanda, Ghana and Morocco are turning to artificial intelligence to boost food production and strengthen food security. DW Africa explores how.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#africaexplained

German MPs turn their backs on AfD during genocide debate

Title: German MPs turn their backs on AfD during genocide debate
Runtime: 2:05
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: Lawmakers from Germany's Left Party turned their backs on a far-right AfD politician after he questioned the historical consensus that Germany had committed genocide in what is now Namibia. The protest came during a heated debate over reparations for descendants of the victims.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Botswana picked as Dangote IPO hub
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: Botswana is taking a leading role in one of Africa's biggest planned share sales of Dangote's refinery. The $1.6 billion IPO is expected to attract around $500 million from Southern African investors through Botswana's financial market. The move could strengthen Botswana's standing as a regional financial hub and boost cross-border investing in Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis: The cost to ordinary people

Title: Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis: The cost to ordinary people
Runtime: 24:34
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: Ten years after violence erupted in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions, thousands of people are believed to have died, and many more have been displaced. The true death toll remains unknown, while the conflict continues to disrupt education, livelihoods and communities.
A new death register compiled by the Center for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa (CHRDA) documents victims and helps families preserve their memories. But what will it take to bring justice, support survivors and achieve lasting peace?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Cameroon#Anglophone#Crisis#DWAfricaLinkPodcast

SA groups call for action as anti-migrant violence grows

Title: SA groups call for action as anti-migrant violence grows
Runtime: 3:21
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: A coalition of more than 160 South African civil society groups is calling for a National Day of Action against xenophobia on October 30, saying violence and intimidation targeting foreign nationals are on the rise.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#SA

Rwanda to host African Grand Prix as Formula One returns to Africa

Title: Rwanda to host African Grand Prix as Formula One returns to Africa
Runtime: 2:46
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: Formula One is set to return to Africa for the first time in nearly four decades, with Rwanda securing a 10-year agreement to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s. The announcement has generated excitement among motorsport fans across the continent.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Cameroon's Anglophone crisis: The struggle to rebuild lives

Title: Cameroon's Anglophone crisis: The struggle to rebuild lives
Runtime: 1:23
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: Ten years into Cameroon's Anglophone crisis, ordinary people continue to bear the cost of the conflict. Children have missed years of schooling, livelihoods have been disrupted, and survivors face an uncertain future.
Human rights lawyer Felix Agbor Nkongho says the government and armed groups must put people first, including by expanding access to education and vocational training.
In this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Lucy Riley speaks to Nkongho and DW correspondent Moki Edwin Kindzeka about what it will take to help survivors rebuild their lives and bring lasting peace to Cameroon.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Kenya raises fuel prices amid Middle East war

Title: Kenya raises fuel prices amid Middle East war
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: Kenyans face higher fuel prices starting October 15 as the Middle East conflict pushes up the cost of imported petroleum products. Petrol prices have risen by 6% and diesel by 4.5%, with petrol now costing about $1.75 per liter in Nairobi. The increases could drive up transport fares, food prices and inflation, adding pressure on households and businesses while highlighting the economic impact of the Middle East conflict on East Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Ethiopia’s forces advance into Tigray as tensions with Eritrea rise

Title: Ethiopia’s forces advance into Tigray as tensions with Eritrea rise
Runtime: 0:50
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: Ethiopian and allied forces have entered the historic city of Aksum as fighting in Tigray intensifies and tensions with Eritrea grow. Reports of Eritrean withdrawals and Ethiopian advances toward the border are fuelling concerns that the conflict could spill beyond Tigray and destabilize the wider Horn of Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Kabila-M23 alliance sparks backlash
Runtime: 1:35
Date posted: 5 days ago
Description: Former Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has announced a new political-military alliance with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. The coalition, known as the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, was unveiled in Goma, a city that has been under M23 control since January 2025. Kabila will lead the alliance, with M23 commanders serving as his deputies. The announcement has triggered strong reactions from many of our users, ranging from disbelief to disappointment.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Zimbabweans lose WhatsApp accounts to hackers

Title: Zimbabweans lose WhatsApp accounts to hackers
Runtime: 2:27
Date posted: 5 days ago
Description: Zimbabwean WhatsApp users are reporting a rise in account takeovers, with scammers allegedly using SIM swaps and verification-code scams to gain access. Victims can lose contact with customers, friends and family, while fraudsters use hijacked accounts to impersonate them and request money. Authorities say the threat is serious, but the national number of compromised accounts remains unknown.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Kenya’s second Ebola case raises questions over preparedness

Title: Kenya’s second Ebola case raises questions over preparedness
Runtime: 24:55
Date posted: 5 days ago
Description: Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola, raising further questions about the country’s ability to detect infectious diseases and respond to a public health emergency. The first patient travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda before arriving in Nairobi on October 3. He later died from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
Health officials are tracing contacts and working to prevent further transmission. But how did the first infection go undetected during the patient’s journey? The cases have renewed attention to border screening, hospital preparedness, staffing shortages and coordination between public health authorities.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast#Kenya#eb

00:00 Kenya’s Ebola preparedness under scrutiny
01:21 How the patient travelled undetected
02:22 From DR Congo to Nairobi: The patient’s journey
04:00 Contact tracing and quarantine measures
05:14 What Kenya’s first Ebola case means

Ghana repatriates 120 Nigerians rescued from alleged cybercrime networks

Title: Ghana repatriates 120 Nigerians rescued from alleged cybercrime networks
Runtime: 2:43
Date posted: 5 days ago
Description: Ghana has repatriated 120 Nigerians rescued during a joint operation targeting suspected cybercrime and human trafficking networks. Authorities say many of them were lured with false promises and forced into online scam operations. The case has sparked debate in both Ghana and Nigeria about unemployment, human trafficking and the growing reach of organized crime.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Kenya’s first Ebola case raises questions over outbreak preparedness

Title: Kenya’s first Ebola case raises questions over outbreak preparedness
Runtime: 1:07
Date posted: 5 days ago
Description: Kenya is facing urgent questions about its ability to detect and contain Ebola after a man who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain. He later died, marking Kenya’s first confirmed imported case.
Health officials are tracing contacts and working to prevent further transmission, but concerns remain over border screening and disease surveillance. In this episode of the Africa Link podcast, Lucy Riley speaks to Dr Dennis Miskella of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union and DW correspondent Felix Maringa in Nairobi about Kenya’s response and the risks to the wider region.

Joseph Kabila allies with M23: What does it mean for the DRC?

Title: Joseph Kabila allies with M23: What does it mean for the DRC?
Runtime: 2:40
Date posted: 5 days ago
Description: Former president Joseph Kabila has formed a new politico-military coalition that includes the armed M23 rebel group.What does this mean for the DRC?#DWAfricaSocialMedia#africaexplained

Rwanda and the EU: Who benefits from deportation deals?

Title: Rwanda and the EU: Who benefits from deportation deals?
Runtime: 25:14
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: Europe is looking for new ways to return people who have no legal right to remain in the bloc. Germany, Denmark, Austria, the Netherlands and Greece are exploring the possibility of transferring rejected asylum seekers and other migrants to return centers in Rwanda, with the scheme intended to start in 2027.
The proposal differs from the former UK-Rwanda plan, which sought to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda where their claims could be processed. The new initiative focuses on people whose asylum claims have been rejected or who have no right to remain in the EU.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Rwanda#Deportation#europaleague

00:00 Rwanda: Europe’s potential migrant return hub
00:58 Europe’s plans for rejected asylum seekers
01:40 What is Rwanda negotiating with Europe?
03:04 Rwanda’s experience hosting refugees
04:58 How would the return hub system work?
06:52 Is the plan driven by European politics?
08:35 Why are Rwanda and Uganda bei...

DR Congo’s Kabila forms alliance with M23 rebels

Title: DR Congo’s Kabila forms alliance with M23 rebels
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has announced a new political-military alliance with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, marking a major escalation in his involvement in the conflict in eastern Congo. The new coalition, called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, was unveiled at Kabila's residence in Goma, a city controlled by M23 since January 2025. Kabila will lead the alliance, with rebel commanders serving as his deputies. The group says it aims to remove what it calls tyranny in Congo, including through the use of force if necessary. The announcement deepens the confrontation with President Felix Tshisekedi's government and raises fresh concerns about efforts to end the fighting in the country's mineral-rich east.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

South Africa: Anti-immigration protesters demand tougher action against migrants

Title: South Africa: Anti-immigration protesters demand tougher action against migrants
Runtime: 2:37
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: Anti-immigration protesters have marched through Johannesburg, South Africa, demanding tougher action against undocumented migrants following a court ruling that allows undocumented migrants to apply for asylum. While the protesters say the decision could encourage illegal migration, the government insists it does not automatically grant legal status or residence rights to undocumented foreigners.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Why five European countries are looking to Rwanda for deportations

Title: Why five European countries are looking to Rwanda for deportations
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: Five European countries are exploring plans to send rejected asylum seekers and other migrants without the right to remain in the EU to return centers in Rwanda. The initiative is expected to begin in 2027, with Uganda also under consideration.
The proposal raises questions about what Rwanda stands to gain from hosting people returned from Europe — and what the arrangement could mean for African migrants. In this episode of the Africa Link podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks to Alex Vines and DW's Alex Ngarambe about Europe's plans and the potential implications for Rwanda.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali takes seat in UK Parliament

Title: Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali takes seat in UK Parliament
Runtime: 1:25
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: omali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali has been sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras in the UK's House of Commons. The 42-year-old won a by-election to replace former prime minister Keir Starmer, completing a journey that took her from child refugee to member of Parliament.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Harare’s street traders push back against relocation

Title: Harare’s street traders push back against relocation
Runtime: 2:00
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: Street traders in Zimbabwe are pushing back against a government directive to clear Harare's roads ahead of a major regional summit, saying relocation would cut off their main source of income. With most Zimbabweans relying on the informal sector for work, the move has drawn criticism from residents' groups and civil society organizations, who argue that authorities should focus on creating jobs before removing vendors. The standoff underscores the tension between urban planning efforts and the economic realities facing many Zimbabweans.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Nigeria: Crackdown on dissent sparks debate over civil liberties

Title: Nigeria: Crackdown on dissent sparks debate over civil liberties
Runtime: 2:46
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: From arrests in north-eastern Nigeria to a disrupted political meeting in Kano, recent events have raised questions about freedom of expression and the right to protest in Nigeria. As citizens voice frustration with the government, where is the line between public security and political dissent?#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Cape Town's highway barrier: Will it make communities safer?

Title: Cape Town's highway barrier: Will it make communities safer?
Runtime: 25:34
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: Cape Town's N2 Edge Safety Project proposes nearly nine kilometers of barriers and controlled access points along one of South Africa's busiest highways. The city will invest around R114 million (more than $6 million) to improve road safety, reduce pedestrian deaths and curb crime.Supporters see the project as a necessary safety intervention. Critics argue it risks treating the symptoms rather than the causes, saying the funds could have a greater impact if directed toward housing, sanitation and community-based crime prevention.
Who stands to benefit, and at what cost? AfricaLink explores the debate surrounding one of Cape Town’s most contested infrastructure projects.#dwafricasocialmedia#South Africa

00:00 Cape Town’s N2 safety barrier: What’s at stake?
01:05 The N2 safety project explained
02:06 Why Cape Town wants to build the barrier
04:02 Concerns over public participation
05:33 Crime, inequality and basic services
08...

Cameroon one year after Biya's re-election: Where are the promised reforms?

Title: Cameroon one year after Biya's re-election: Where are the promised reforms?
Runtime: 2:48
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: It’s been a year since Cameroonians voted in a presidential election that gave Paul Biya another seven-year term. While the veteran leader pledged reforms and fresh energy in government, the major post-election reshuffle many expected has yet to happen. With a new vice-presidential position yet to be filled and persistent economic and security challenges, questions remain about the direction of the country.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Cape Town's Highway Barrier: Safety fix or misplaced priority?

Title: Cape Town's Highway Barrier: Safety fix or misplaced priority?
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: Cape Town plans to spend R114 million (more than $6 million) on a barrier along a major highway. City officials say it will help reduce crime and save lives by preventing dangerous road crossings. Critics, however, argue the money would be better invested in pressing community needs such as housing, sanitation and crime prevention.
In this episode of the AfricaLink podcast, Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena speaks with Nkosikhona Swaartbooi, coordinator of Movement for Care, which opposes the project, and DW correspondent Dianne Hawker-Kalubi about the growing controversy and what the barrier could mean for the communities living alongside the highway.

Title: Eritrea appeals to UN over Ethiopia
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 8 days ago
Description: Eritrea has asked the UN Security Council to take action against Ethiopia, accusing its neighbor of using unverified claims of an Eritrean military incursion into Tigray as a pretext for war. Ethiopia says Eritrean troops advanced up to 60 kilometers into the region, an allegation Eritrea rejects. The diplomatic row comes as Ethiopian government forces and allied militias enter the strategic city of Adigrat, while tensions over Ethiopia's pursuit of access to the Red Sea continue to raise fears of a broader conflict in the Horn of Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia

Title: Why do Nigerians attempt world records?
Runtime: 25:17
Date posted: 8 days ago
Description: In the space of just one week in September, Nigerians challenged two Guinness World Records. What's driving the quest for global titles? Benjamin Daniel, or "Ben Dancer," danced non-stop for more than 176 hours in Lagos. He aimed to beat the world record of 127 hours for the longest individual dance marathon. Guinness World Records says his application is active and under review. In the same week, the Nigerian crime thriller Black Market set a new record for the largest audience at a film screening: 51,258 people at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, way more than the world record of 8,000. A Guinness adjudicator was on site and announced the record after verification. Many Nigerians seem to love to take a shot at breaking a world record. What's fueling the trend? #dwafricasocialmedia #dwafricalinkpodcast

Trump criticizes Navi Pillay's Nobel win

Title: Trump criticizes Navi Pillay's Nobel win
Runtime: 0:35
Date posted: 8 days ago
Description: Donald Trump has sharply criticized the decision to award this year's Nobel Peace Prize to South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay. Speaking in New York, the US president questioned Pillay's recognition and insisted his own record of resolving international conflicts deserved the award. He accused the Nobel Committee of discrediting the prize and described the decision as an indelible stain on Norway, despite the award being decided by an independent committee.

Wicknell Chivayo's death resonates beyond Zimbabwe's borders

Title: Wicknell Chivayo's death resonates beyond Zimbabwe's borders
Runtime: 5:04
Date posted: 8 days ago
Description: He was one of Zimbabwe's most prominent and controversial businessmen. Wicknell Chivayo built a powerful public image through lavish donations to churches, musicians, schools, football clubs and political figures. But after his death, some of the loudest reactions came from outside Zimbabwe. In Kenya, his close ties to President William Ruto have reignited political controversy. #dwafrica #zimbabwe #wicknellchivayo #kenya #theflipside

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